CRAZY ACT: Derwentside Leisure Services will present the Flanagan and Allen Story at 7.30pm next Thursday, at Consett Empire. Tickets are £6.

STEAM DAYS: A two-train weekend based on a Victorian theme will be staged by the Tanfield Railway from 11am to 5pm on Sunday and Monday, May 5 and 6.

EDUCATED FUN: Leeds Library Theatre Company is staging Educating Rita at Stanley Civic Hall on Thursday, May 9, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £6.

COWBOY MUSIC: Kiss Me Kate is being staged by the Consett, Blackhill and Shotley Bridge Amateur Players at the Empire Theatre, Consett, from Monday to Saturday, May 22 to 27. Tickets cost £6 and £4.50.

Taster COURSES: Free beginner's taster courses are being held in cake decoration, from 1pm to 3pm on Mondays, and child psychology, from 1.15pm to 3.15pm on Thursdays, at Dipton Community Centre. Carol can supply more details on (01207) 570003.

JUMBLE SALE: Christ Church United Reformed Church, Stanley, is holding a jumble sale from 10am tomorrow.

NEW GUIDE: Derwentside for the Under Fives is a new booklet of information and contact numbers for anyone caring for younger children in the Derwentside area.

DONOR SESSION: Blood can be donated at Consett Methodist Church, Station Road, between 3pm and 7pm on Tuesday, May 7.